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Scrapbook of Annette Frame
by Frame, Annette (1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Scrapbook of Annette Frame documents the activities of her and her friends in Sisterville, West Virginia in 1912. Throughout the scrapbook are pasted photographs and newspaper clippings, in addition to questionnaires completed by her various friends. Each of the 48 individuals filled in answers to favorite colors, flowers, songs, people, singers, famous people, dances, their religion, political party, opinions on suffrage, whether they wanted to get married, and more.
Travel Diary of Harriet Murray
by Murray, Harriet (1939)
1 folder (0.25 linear feet)
The Travel Diary of Harriet Murray documents the journey of Murray and three friends from San Francisco, California to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Murray wrote primarily in third person in her large scrapbook-size diary. Along the way, the group passed through states in the Southwest and made observations on the lives of Native Americans.
Vermont Boarding House Ledger
by Unknown (1859 – 1860)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger documents the daily activities at a boarding house that was likely in southern Vermont, but possibly in New Hampshire, between 1859 and 1860. The ledger records when guests paid, observations of guest behaviors, the names of guests, and quick meal recipes that were pasted.
Vermont Tavern Ledger
by Unknown (1826 – 1839)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger documents the transactions of a Vermont tavern, which was likely located in Chittenden County, from 1826 to 1839. While most transactions record the date, name, purchased item, and price, the last few pages list tasks that patrons likely performed to pay their debts.
Works Progress Administration Prints
by Works Progress Administration (1939)
1 drawer (0.1 linear feet)
These 34 prints were commissioned by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939. They depict scenes of American life by various artists and include descriptions on the verso of each print. While some are in color, the majority are black and white.